jun 24, 1768 - Conflict Lead to Riots

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Conflict intensified in June 1768. British agents in Boston seized the Liberty, a ship belonging to local merchant John Hancock. The customs inspector claimed that Hancock had smuggled in a shipment of wine from Madeira and had failed to pay the customs taxes. The seizure triggered riots against customs agents. In response, the British stationed 2,000 "redcoats", or British soldiers - so named for the red jackets they wore - in Boston.

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ByHolden Angelson

5 Nov 2017

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jun 24, 1768

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~ 256 years ago

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